Civil War US Army Forage Cap Authentic Campaigner Grade Repro by Mike Anderson

Description

Civil War US Army Issue Type II Forage Cap Authentic Campaigner Grade Reproduction by Mike Anderson, Size 4
This is a new reproduction US Army Issue Type II Forage Cap made by myself, Mike Anderson of "Anderson Dry Goods." I retired from making goods for retailers about 12 years ago but continued making a few items for "pards." I was a former manufacturer of many items for "Jersey Skillet Licker", "Wambaugh, White & Company", Regimental Quartermaster and a few others. Although I made a wide range of authentic quality goods, I was most known for my headwear. I DO NOT have plans of going back in business but I an committed to using up what remaining quality textiles I still have on hand. Over the years I have examined and handled countless originals and studied countless others that had been photographed. I recreate historical reproductions using period type materials, patterns, and construction methods, giving special attention to details.
This Issue Forage Cap, Type II was inspired by several originals I've examined. These were common caps worn by enlistedmen. The body is made from fine dark blue broadcloth wool, with the correct finish and weight and has a 6" top. It is lined with brown polished cotton and has contractor "L.J. & I. Phillips" label affixed to the crown. Leather sweatband carefully handstitched in place finishes the inside.
The outside is finished with a tarred leather visor and a leather chinstrap affixed on each end with brass eagle  buttons and brass kepi buckle. Size is military size 4, measuring 22-1/4". I've attached my sizing chart with the pics. See attached pics as they are part of the description.
The starting price of this cap is equal to or slightly below the price my former retailers
would pay before marking it up to their retail price.
This cap will be listed for one week only, for those looking for a Christmas gift, then if not sold I will relist it again after Christmas. Check out my other listings for additional quality reproductions now and throughout the winter months, until my fabric stash is gone.
ONLY SOLD AND SHIPPED  WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ALL 50.
DO ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU  BID.
PAYMENT SHOULD BE IN 3 DAYS OR  LESS -THANK YOU.
SENT IN THREE BUSINESS DAYS or less FROM THE TIME I RECEIVE PAYMENT.
THANKS AND GOOD LUCK!!!